Approximately how many kilograms (kg) of carnivore (secondary consumer) biomass can be supported by a field plot containing 1000 kg of plant material?
A) 10,000
B) 1000
C) 100
D) 10
E) 1

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In an ecosystem, energy transfer between trophic levels is inefficient, with only about 10% of the energy being passed on to the next level. Therefore, 1000 kg of plant material would support approximately 100 kg of herbivore biomass, which in turn would support about 10 kg of carnivore biomass.

Approximately How Many Kilograms (Kg) of Carnivore (Secondary Consumer) Biomass